This year there is to be inaugurated an Annual Merchant Navy Day, September 3, to recognise the importance of the merchant navy in the life of this nation and to honour the memory of those mariners who gave their lives in the various conflicts of the last century.
The focal point will be a service of remembrance at the Merchant Navy Memorial, Tower Hill, London.
A service of remembrance will also be held at 3pm on Sunday, September 3, at St Philips Church, New Church Road, Hove.
For further details, contact either E.C. (Ted) Buckwell on 01903 850072 or Robin Hurst on 01273 249638, or e-mail SussexVindi@aol.com.
-Ted Buckwell, Lancing
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